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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Heart Lake

Heart Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

Heart Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Heart Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Heart Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.78288, -83.19881. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Heart Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Heart Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Heart Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Heart Lake?

    Nearby: Bald Mountain State Recreation Area (park, 4 km), Lake Orion (lake, 6 km), Lakeville Swamp Nature Sanctuary (sanctuary, 7 km), Tommys Lake (lake, 8 km), Lakeville Lake (lake, 8 km), Stony Creek Metropark (park, 12 km).

    Is Heart Lake worth visiting?

    Heart Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.